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150-154 Valley St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6615015A 3 units · 2 fl · 1950

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Noe Valley — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 150-154 Valley St rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1950
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1950
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1950
Total area3,838 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6615015A
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Mailing address
Laurel Elizabeth Astor, Tru 150-154 Valley St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
April 17, 2013

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152 Valley St, San Francisco, CA 94131
150 Valley St, San Francisco, CA 94131
154 Valley St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The property at 150-154 Valley Street is a three-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in Noe Valley, owned by Laurel Elizabeth Astor Revo and constructed in 1950. The building has undergone several significant renovations and maintenance projects over the past few decades, with the most recent major works including water heater and furnace replacement in 2011, and stucco repair and structural maintenance in the same year. A series of building violations were documented in March 2011, primarily related to fire safety and smoke detection systems, including issues with the alarm panel, fire extinguishers, directional signs, smoke enclosure doors, and building attachments, though all were abated by April 2011. The building has experienced three documented smoke detector activations without fire, and one system malfunction incident, none of which resulted in civilian injuries.

Historical improvements to the property include a bathroom addition and laundry reconfiguration in 2005, kitchen renovation with granite countertops in 2000, and various garage modifications in 1996. Recent activity around the property has mainly involved parking enforcement issues, with multiple citations issued in 2023-2024 for driveway blocking. In 2022, there were two sewer-related incidents near the property, though these were street-level issues rather than building-specific problems. A zoning verification request was submitted recently, indicating a potential discrepancy between triplex designation and duplex zoning in the property's records, though this appears to have been resolved as the status was marked "Closed - Issued." The building's maintenance record shows regular inspections and prompt addressing of violations, particularly in terms of fire safety systems, though the concentration of building-related issues in 2011 suggests there was a period requiring focused attention to safety systems and fire protection features.

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Risk rating

How 150-154 Valley St's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
39thpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1146 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 30%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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